SCM 435 - Supply Chain Operations

Description:
Advanced methods and models for planning, management, and decision making involving aspects of supply chain management operations including inventory, transportation, location, purchasing, and other related analyses. Emphasizes integration and coordination of resources for productivity improvement. Course will be offered every year (Fall and Winter).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to a College of Business Major; AND completion of the College of Business Foundation courses (ACCT 251 and ACCT 252 and BUS 221 and BUS 241 and MATH 153 or MATH 154 or MATH 170 or MATH 172 or MATH 173 and ECON 201) with a minimum C- grade in each course and a minimum collegiate GPA of 2.25) OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND declaration of a Supply Chain Management minor or certificate); OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C and admission to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management Program); OR (SCM 310 with a minimum grade of C AND admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply common quantitative methods for the analysis of operations related to purchasing, inventory, management, manufacturing, distribution and related functions.
Employ existing models designed to solve more complex problems related to purchasing, inventory management, manufacturing, distribution and related functions.
Explain how different operational tools and management concepts may be used to address real world problems associated with common case scenarios in product and service supply chains.
Identify and discuss current issues affecting operational decisions in product and service-related industries.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/6/2017

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